Posts by Jeff Ryan
Ditch the Spreadsheets, Embrace the Cloud
By Jeff Ryan, MD for AWCape, an award-winning Sage Platinum Business Partner As a finance manager, CFO, or business owner in the South African market, you understand the importance of agility, efficiency, and insightful decision-making. The traditional spreadsheet approach to financial management simply doesn’t cut it anymore. You need a solution that lets you see…
Read MoreERP Revolution: 5 Trends Redefining Business Integration
By Jeff Ryan, MD for AWCape, an award-winning Sage Platinum Business Partner Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions are meant to run your entire business. Unfortunately, in the past, not all solutions or business processes could be integrated or tailored to unique business needs. And, ERP, what it was a few years ago, versus what it…
Read MorePerfectly Blended: Optimising SA Wine Businesses Through Integration
Much like the human body, when the heart is healthy, the body is happy. However, when the heart starts acting up…every part of the body starts complaining. The same applies to Human Capital Management (HCM).
HR leaders are responsible for the health of the business heart (or in other words… the employee sentiment and drive).
Read MoreRedefining HR’s Role: Responsible for the Business Heart
Much like the human body, when the heart is healthy, the body is happy. However, when the heart starts acting up…every part of the body starts complaining. The same applies to Human Capital Management (HCM).
HR leaders are responsible for the health of the business heart (or in other words… the employee sentiment and drive).
Read MoreTechnology is the balancing entry to retain top accountants
The financial services industry, like many other sectors, is facing a wave of resignations. In South Africa, this phenomenon has resulted in skilled financial services professionals leaving their jobs at an increasing rate, with many seeking better opportunities abroad.
Read MoreEfficiency Hacks: Get More Hours in Your Day with These Simple Steps
Have you said this phrase: “I wish I had more hours in the day” today? Let’s face it: the world of work is fast and it doesn’t stop. And finding extra hours in the day can feel like an impossible task. However, by implementing strategic approaches and making smart choices, you can reclaim precious time and increase productivity. Here’s five effective strategies to put more hours back into your day, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.
Read MoreDitch Your Outdated System: Sage Intacct vs. Sage 50 Pastel Comparison
In the rapidly evolving world of business software solutions, selecting the right accounting system is vital for maximising efficiency, productivity, and growth. As an experienced finance executive, I’ve witnessed the shift from familiar names like Pastel, AccPac, X3, and Evolution to the game-changing Sage Intacct.
Read MoreFrom Grape to Bottle: Sage Intacct Streamlines Processes for Wine Businesses
In the dynamic and rapidly growing wine industry, operational excellence is vital for businesses to thrive. From inventory management to sales processes, every aspect of a wine business requires meticulous attention and efficient management.
In this article, we will delve into how Sage Intacct, a cloud-based financial management system, transforms financial management for wine businesses, enabling them to achieve operational excellence and stay ahead of the competition.
Read MoreWhich cloud finance solution will work for your business? Sage Intacct vs Sage Evolution
If the headline of this article grabbed your attention, then you may have been thinking if your current financial solution is keeping you back, or you are frustrated by using disparate systems, and if it is time for an upgrade. The reality is: In the ever-evolving landscape of business software solutions, selecting the right accounting system for your business is crucial for maximising efficiency, productivity, and growth.
Read MoreOnboarding Done Right: Best practices for welcoming new employees
Onboarding new joiners is a complex process that involves multiple teams and stakeholders, including HR, IT, the new hire’s direct manager, and more. The list of tasks involved in onboarding can seem endless: piles of forms, assigning PCs and provisioning logins, providing welcome packs and or just introducing new joiners to their teams. It’s no wonder that things occasionally fall through the cracks. To help mitigate these challenges, businesses can consider automating their onboarding process.
Read More5 Ways for Aspiring CEOs to Prepare for the Top Job: Insights for CFOs
As the business landscape continues to embrace digital transformation, the role of CFOs is no longer limited to financial management and compliance. In fact, many now oversee the technology and HR functions, making them well-suited to take on the top job. To make a successful transition to CEO, CFOs need to equip themselves with additional skills and knowledge.
Read MoreUncorking the Benefits of Cloud Finance for Wine Businesses
In this article, we will explore the benefits of cloud finance solutions and how they can help businesses in the wine industry streamline their finance function, and ultimately have a real-time view of their business.
Read MoreThe Rise of the Strategic CFO: How Automation is Transforming the Finance Department
Higher levels of automation in the finance department are clearing the way for chief finance officers (CFOs) to expand their role beyond number crunching and compliance gatekeeping to providing data-driven strategic advice to the other members of the C-suite.
Read MorePayroll Management Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
As a business owner or manager, you know that managing payroll is an essential part of your day-to-day operations. However, the complexity of payroll management can be overwhelming, particularly as your business grows.
One way to navigate this complexity is by migrating to cloud software. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of cloud software and provide tips on how to manage payroll complexity effectively.
CFOs on Alert: What to Expect from South Africa’s 2023 Budget Speech
South Africa’s Budget Speech for 2023 is an eagerly anticipated event for CFOs and financial leaders alike, as it provides insight into the government’s economic priorities and plans for the year ahead.
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